2011 porsche cayenne s review

4 Launched in 1997 as the ML, this Mercedes was the first of the premium SUV/crossover breed. It wasn't a particularly fine bloodline – based on a separate ladder-frame chassis, the early ML galumphed around feeling like a bull in search of a china shop. Yet it was a peculiarly American car; in the non-premium version of this market, Ford's Explorer was similarly ladder-framed, only receiving a unitary underbody for its fifth generation in 2011. For these cars seldom go off-road, but they do work in the “snow states” of the US and the ML was essentially an all-weather family troop carrier for well-heeled soccer moms. It was built in Vance, Alabama for mostly American customers (also briefly at Graz in Austria by Magna Steyr) though it's been more recently assembled in India and Indonesia as the far easterners have gained a taste for these vehicles. In 2015, for the revamp of the third generation, it was renamed GLE-class in what was then among the most … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz GLE review: soccer mom soft-roader returns to rule the school run

The Porsche Panamera GTS straddles the gap between the V6-powered 4S and the manic Turbo. But is it worthy of Zuffenhausen's famous 'GTS' badge? The Porsche Panamera is the answer to a question select few get to ask. How do you enjoy Porsche-like performance, with the ability to carry your family in comfort?You could, of course, opt for the Porsche Cayenne, Stuttgart’s large SUV that carries the family in high-ridin’ style with room for the dog, the cat and all your camping gear. But SUVs, as popular as they are, aren’t to everyone’s tastes. Enter the Panamera.This second-gen Porsche saloon has been around for a couple of years now, the range starting with the plain ol’ Panamera, a V6 turbo-powered sedan with outputs of 243kW and 450Nm. It asks for $214,400 plus on-road costs, less than half the price of the range-topping Panamera flagship, the Turbo S E-Hybrid with its combined outputs of 500kW and 850Nm and an eye-watering price tag of $460,100. But … [Read more...] about 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS review

It's unlikely you'd find a vinyl-wrapped Edge ST with a nearly 1,000-pound camera crane at your local Ford dealer. (If you do, see if you can score zero percent financing on it.) But North Hollywood, Calif.-based Pursuit Systems, a company that builds equipment for movie and TV studios, made it happen. The company's products include a roster of retrofitted vehicles to aid film production — among them a Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, BMW X5 M, Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Ford F-150 Raptor. Now, the Edge ST joins the crew. Related: 2019 Ford Edge ST Mashes Up Performance and Practicality Upgrades for production-set duty include a matte-finish vinyl wrap to reduce reflections on whatever's being filmed, a gutted interior with a roll cage, and structural roof supports plus air springs at each wheel to support Pursuit Systems' half-ton arm, which ends in a remote-controlled camera with gyroscopic stabilization. This enhanced Edge marks Pursuit Systems' fifth passenger vehicle rigged … [Read more...] about Ford Edge ST Built for High-Speed Action Revs Us Up for Car-Chase Movies

Take a trip through the CarAdvice archives... People often say “don’t forget where you came from”. Although we’re focused on every new car, every last detail here at CarAdvice, we have an extensive back-catalogue of news stories, lifestyle yarns and reviews.Here’s a look at what happened on the week of August 28 in years past.27 August 2017: Porsche Cayenne leakedThe new-generation 2018 Porsche Cayenne has surfaced online, thanks to a British publication letting its story and images loose onto the interwebs a few days early.A year on since the new-generation Cayenne leaked online, we've seen the range bolstered by a plug-in hybrid variant and a flagship twin-turbo V8-powered performance hero capable of over 280km/h.Get the original story here28 August 2016: Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition revealedAnother day, another limited-edition Lotus. This one's a little extra special, though: just 50 Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition convertibles … [Read more...] about Time Machine Tuesday: August 28, 2018

4/9/2011 12:16 est Filed to: Porsche Maintenance Tips By: Pepper Girl 8 Comments UPDATED ON APRIL 16, 2018 Will winter never end? While we avoided all of the "four easters" here in the North East (we were away in Florida for the season), many in our Porsche community weren't so lucky. In fact, just yesterday, on April 15th, it snowed. Our 911s sit in storage awaiting a bit of rain to wash the salt from to road and we can't even install summer tires on our Cayenne yet. Despite our "hardship", many of you are approaching the time of year when you're thinking about getting your Porsche ready to go back on the road. For those unfortunate souls who, for one reason or another, might need to put their Porsche away for a bit, here are our tips on preparing your Porsche for storage. porsche spring start up Now for the rest of you. I know it's an exciting time and it's hard not to just open that garage door, whip off the cover, start up your beloved Porsche and hit the road. Trust me, … [Read more...] about Porsche Spring Start up Steps